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Teaching Assistant

Special Teaching Assistant

Duke of Lancaster School · Fakenham · Norfolk

Job description

  • Duke of Lancaster, Fakenham
  • 31.25* hours per week, 39 weeks per year
  • Initial 3-month Fixed Term Contract
  • Salary: £26,017 - £26,847 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
  • Actual Salary: £18,658 - £19,253 per annum (Based on hours/weeks above)
  • £150 Joining Bonus**

* Part-time hours considered. Please detail your preference within your application.

Join Duke of Lancaster School and play a vital role in supporting children and young people with communication and interaction needs to thrive both academically and personally.

Working closely with teachers and the wider school team, you'll support learning in the classroom, help students develop confidence, independence and social skills, and contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive environment. You'll provide tailored support to meet individual needs, monitor progress, assist with learning activities, and help students navigate both structured lessons and less structured parts of the school day.

We're looking for caring, patient and proactive individuals with experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND setting. Strong communication skills, a commitment to inclusive education, and a genuine passion for helping students succeed are essential.

This opportunity is offered as an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for permanent positions for candidates who demonstrate a strong impact and commitment.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

£150 Joining Bonus** 

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About this school

Duke of Lancaster School

Free schools special · Ages 5–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
100
Avg teacher salary
£47,561
Pupil:teacher ratio
5.9:1
Academy trust
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
12 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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